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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.69, 2,849.32 and 1,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.69, 2,849.32 and 1,180.58 is: 1,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.69 : 2,849.32 = 1,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.69/2,849.32 = 1,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.69x = 2,849.32 × 1,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.69x = 3,363,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,830.06/2,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.22

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